IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Microsoft, Google top list for Q1 phishing attacks

Check Point Research has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2024, highlighting the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to deceive individuals and steal personal information or payment credentials. In the first quarter of...

Kagiso Trust hackathon bears fruit for municipalities

A Web-based solution to improve data management in local government will undergo further development after being conceived by the winning team at a Kagiso Trust hackathon. A team of young coders dubbed Mzansi Innovators shared a R20 000 prize for their solution which...

Astronomers find a ‘break’ in one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms

Scientists have spotted a previously unrecognized feature of our Milky Way galaxy: A contingent of young stars and star-forming gas clouds is sticking out of one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms like a splinter poking out from a plank of wood. Stretching some 3 000...

Need for better customer service drives smart tech investments

Investments in technologies focused on the customer - such as chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics - are rapidly becoming a top priority for customer service and support (CSS) leaders, according to Gartner. In a survey of service leaders in May-June...

More than 1,5m children have lost a caregiver to Covid

New research estimates that every 12 seconds, a child around the world loses a caregiver to Covid-19. This startling finding was presented in a research report titled "Global minimum estimates of children affected by Covid-19 associated orphanhood and deaths of...

Fear of scammers keeps people off dating apps

Dating app scammers pose a serious barrier to people wanting to use such services, according to a recent study. In particular, 35% of respondents in South Africa are afraid to use them, as they fear being deceived by fraudsters, and 35% generally do not trust people...

VPN demand grows along with privacy concerns

Over the past eight years, interest in virtual private networks (VPN) has doubled and outgrown the demand for antivirus protection, according to Google Trends. "Spikes in the demand for VPNs usually concur with cybercrime statistics or some important political...

Survey shows we need a new approach to payday

Independent research conducted by 60_decibels indicates the difficulty South African blue-collar workers are faced with on a monthly basis to stretch their wages through to the end of the month. The Impact Performance Report was compiled on behalf of Paymenow, an...

TymeBank exports high-tech model to the Philippines

South African digital bank TymeBank will export its business concept and experience to its international sister company, GOtyme, in the Philippines. GOtyme, which has had its digital banking licence application approved by the Philippines Central Bank, will benefit...

SA property company accepts crypto for rental deposits

Affordable residential and student housing company Quorum Holdings believes it is first in South Africa to accept rental deposits in cryptocurrency, and to allow tenants to potentially benefit from an increase in value. With a growing portfolio expected to reach...

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McAfee, Intel deliver new security model

McAfee has announced McAfee LiveSafe service, the first unlimited cross-device security service to use cutting-edge facial and voice recognition technology to protect users' digital lives. Delivering on the joint vision with Intel to redefine the consumer security...

ESN could improve the bottom line

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Ninzi-Connect to distribute OpenSpan in SA

Ninzi-Connect, a telecommunications and contact centre solutions provider with over 20 years experience in the contact centre market has announced it has been appointed as the sole OpenSpan distributor in South Africa. OpenSpan provides desktop analytics and desktop...

Hitachi enhances partner programme

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, recently announced a series of significant enhancements to the award-winning Hitachi TrueNorth Partner Program. The improved programme for 2013 focusses on specialisation, education, incentives...

Risk profiling improves border control

Looking back over the last couple of years, South Africa has attracted the interest of several high-profile events - the most prominent being the 2010 Soccer World Cup  and, more recently, the 2013 BRICS Summit and World Economic Forum Africa 2013.  These are...

SA’s LLU caught in a continuous loop

Despite claims to the contrary by the country’s Department of Communications (DoC), broadband penetration in South Africa remains extremely low, which is hindering the country’s socio-economic growth.  The DoC is being questioned about figures it released as fact in...

Avaya releases new partner programme

Recognising the unprecedented opportunity to address the needs of millions of underserved mid-size enterprise across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, or the companies earmarked to become "The New Big enterprises of tomorrow", Avaya, a leading global provider of...

Touchscreen notebooks boost mobility

The convenience of the touchscreen lifestyle is prompting corporate users to question whether they should be considering going this route and it has become even more relevant with the arrival of touch-enabled notebooks. However, as with any IT purchasing decision, it...

Westcon CFO departs

Westcon Group, a division of Datatec Group, has announced that chief financial officer (CFO) John O'Malley will leave the company to pursue other business opportunities. O'Malley has served as CFO since 1999, and was given the additional title of executive VP in 2006....

Quocirca names Lexmark market leader

Lexmark International has announced it has again been positioned as a leader in managed print services (MPS) by leading European-based industry analyst firm Quocirca. In the firm's report, Managed Print Services Landscape 2013, Lexmark achieved the highest scores...

Backend Developer (Entry) 1621 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Backend Developer (Entry) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java: Java Programming knowledge with Maven as a build toolDatabases: SQL Language using PostgreSQLTesting: Unit Test Frameworks like...

Cloud Database Engineer (Senior) T_2515 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent Cloud Database Engineer (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable):Databases & Cloud Migration FactoryWe are looking for a highly skilled, analytical Cloud Database...

Business Analyst III (3659) – Gauteng Sandown

Join our esteemed team at one of Africa's premier banking institutions, located in the vibrant financial district of Sandton. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic initiatives and ensuring the seamless alignment of...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Randburg

"Seeking a visionary Senior Business Analyst to drive financial innovation and strategic growth in our dynamic banking environment.Join us and shape the future of banking today!" Qualifications/Experience Required: Advanced Diplomas/National 1st DegreesIT...

Front End Developer (React/TypeScript)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

SAP Consultant

Integrated with SAP, our Client develops, implements and supports SAP certified add-on modules. Join a team focused on achievable savings with client automated matching rates: time, effort, and paper handling saving. Are you ready to be at the forefront of SAP...

Intern Analyst

Internship Opportunity: Junior Data Analyst About the Position:Our esteemed client has been actively welcoming IT graduates for the past 7 years, fostering an environment where interns not only contribute significantly but also embark on successful career paths. What...

Senior Business Analyst

Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst at the heart of Johannesburg's financial hub! Elevate your career with a long-term contract at a major bank, where innovation meets excellence. Unleash your analytical prowess to drive strategic initiatives, optimize...

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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions seeks the coding expertise of a Front End Developer with at least 6 years' experience in developing web applications using React and TypeScript who will assist with the...

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